History

Prior to Western Carolina: Played both linebacker and fullback in high school where he was a four-year starter on defense and a two-year starter on offense ... Additionally handled long-snapping duties, twice earning all-region honors at the position ... During his junior season, matched his school record for fumble recoveries in a season ... As a freshman, blocked the PAT attempt to secure the win for his team, sending his squad to the state final four with the team going on to win the state title ... Additionally wrestled as a prep, posting an undefeated, 44-0, record en route to a state title and a national No. 10 ranking as a freshman ... Did not wrestle in sophomore or junior seasons, but did achieve a No. 3 ranking in the nation as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Tyler Felton Jarvis ... Is the son of Richard and Barbara Jarvis ... Has two siblings - Kristen Keeling, who was a cheerleader at the Univ. of Georgia, and Katie Cobb ... Was born in Lawrenceville, Ga.